Lyrics
There is a little wind blowing
Reference to a subtle change or influence, possibly symbolic of a shift.
Maybe you feel it too
Suggesting a shared experience or connection with the subtle change mentioned in line 1.
Strange people on the rise
Introduction of mysterious or unconventional individuals emerging.
One day they gonna come for you for you
A forewarning that the unconventional individuals may pose a threat in the future.
All I want
Repetition emphasizing a strong desire or focus on a particular aspiration.
All I want
-All I want
-All I want
-Wanna hear a secret, honey?
Introduction of a secret, possibly an unsettling revelation.
The future is torn from under you
Warning that the future is uncertain and unstable.
It's not a pretty picture
Describing the future as unpleasant or grim.
This is 1932
Reference to a historical period (1932) known for economic hardship (Great Depression).
All I want
Reiteration of a strong desire to escape the current time, with a plea to believe in it.
All I want
-All I want is to leave this time (all I want)
-Believe it (all I want)
-All I want is to leave this time
Reiteration of the desire to leave the present moment.
I can feel how you want me to feel
Expressing an ability to sense and understand emotions or desires.
I can know what you want me to know
-All I wanted, all I wanted
Repetition of the speaker's willingness to conform to others' expectations.
I can be what you want me to be
-I can go where you want me to go
-All I wanted, all I wanted
Reiteration of the speaker's desire and willingness.
All I want
Continued repetition of the desire to escape the current time and a plea for belief in it.
All I want
-All I want is to leave this time (all I want)
-Believe it (all I want)
-All I want is to leave this time (all I want)
-All I want
-All I want is to leave this time (all I want)
-Believe it (all I want)
-All I want is to leave this time
Final reiteration of the longing to leave the present time.
I can feel how you want me to feel
Repetition of the speaker's ability to feel, know, be, and go as desired by others.
I can know what you want me to know
-All I wanted, all I wanted
-I can be what you want me to be
-I can go where you want me to go
-All I wanted, all I wanted
Final repetition of the speaker's desire and willingness.
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